Blueprints on the border: Germany’s Lithuania deployment may be Europe’s new template
By stationing troops in Lithuania, Germany sets a precedent that other European powers may soon be pressed to emulate
European Security Initiative
Under review: How to avoid a NATO-only approach to UK defence
Britain’s new Strategic Defence Review largely ignores its largest and closest partner, the EU. To ensure its NATO first approach doesn’t become a NATO only one, London should expand its defence cooperation with the bloc and its member states
Law of duty: The case for a US-inspired EU Preparedness Act
The EU needs a legal instrument to override rules in war or major security crises, empowering institutions to prioritize military production, secure supply chains and allocate vital resources effectively
Knowing the score: Why EU rearmament must be grounded in political consensus
The war in Ukraine and waning trust in US protection have prompted the EU to take more responsibility for its own security. But any joint defence initiative needs to be grounded in a unified political understanding
Back to the future: How the EU can upgrade its AI Continent Action Plan
Europe has launched its bid to be a global leader in artificial intelligence. But the EU will need a more ambitious AI Continent Action Plan to catch up to its tech rivals
Strength in members: How to rally EU enlargement for defence
The EU’s accession process ignores defence while NATO cannot cover all the candidates. Tailored defence cooperation roadmaps offer a promising path to protect Europe’s periphery without NATO membership
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Il Circolo dell’ECFR – L’Europa in scena: attore non protagonista del nuovo scenario internazionale?
Questa edizione de Il Circolo dell’ECFR si è focalizzata sulla risposta dell’Europa alla seconda presidenza Trump. Le tensioni tra gli Stati Uniti di Donald Trump e l’UE si intensificano, segnando probabilmente la fine dell’alleanza transatlantica così come l’abbiamo conosciuta negli ultimi 80 anni. Secondo l’ultimo report-sondaggio di ECFR, la maggioranza degli europei non vede…
More than money: How German defence can make the most of the debt break overhaul
The German parliament will likely pass a debt break exemption for defence spending on Tuesday. Freeing up the money is only the first step towards a more effective military
Combine to survive: The European defence sector on the threshold
The EU should help private companies become more competitive through defence technology-guided industrial policy
The four pillars of European defence
For too long, Europeans have neglected their defence infrastructure. With the threat of Russia looming, policymakers should consider four ways to present a strong, unified front